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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1961

Page

5

Palmer and Riggs Tie Talents In Big Baseball Tilt

Arcadia High fell 15 to 4 to Scottsdale as Palmer and Riggs sparked the Beavers. Pete Dooley drove in four runs including a seventh inning homer, while Palmer contributed a grand slam. Arcadia drops to 4-4 overall and 1-3 in Class A North, Deak suffers the loss.

Scottsdale High Pete Dooley Beaver Arcadia Ray Dendy Scottsdale Ed Nixon Deak Titan Tom Haney Palmer Titans Haney Louie Noreiga Bill Weidhmaier The Beavers Bitch Riggs

Player Leads Foreign Challenge At Masters

Gary Player, the top foreign contender, enters the Masters with strong odds beside defending champion Arnold Palmer. He predicts foreign players will start winning the tournament, as 17 international entrants join a field dominated by United States pros. The Masters opens Thursday for four 18 hole rounds to crown the 1961 champion.

Augusta UPI Gary Player Arnold Palmer United States Palmer Roberto de Vicenzo Stan Leonard Angel Miguel Leonard Peter Thomson Australia

Oakland Trades Babe Parill To Patriots

In a five player swap the Boston Patriots acquire quarterback Babe Parilli and fullback Billy Lott from the Oakland Raiders for halfback Dick Christy fullback Alan Miller and defensive tackle Hal Smith. Parilli, 31, joins Boston to bolster quarterback depth and mentor prospects while Christy brings speed to Oakland after a troubled season. Parilli had five TD passes and 1,003 passing yards last season.

Boston UPI Boston Patriots Oakland Raiders Babe Parilli Billy Lottto Dick Christy Alan Miller Hal Smith Patriots Parilli Bosto Butch Long Christy Raiders North Carolina State National Football League Oakland Raider Tom Flores

Zeller Hurls Cats Over USC in 8-0 Shutout

Gus Zeller pitched the University of Arizona to an 8-0 victory over top-ranked USC. The junior hurler allowed three hits in six innings for his sixth win and sixth complete game. Eddie Wilson homered in the second as Arizona built a three-run lead and added five more in the ninth.

LOS Angeles UPI Gus Zeller University of Arizona University of Southern California Arizona Eddie Wilson Calif Zeller Patera Kenney Yaryan Wolf Hankammer Hines

Hawks Celtics Clash in Second Game at the Garden

Boston and St. Louis resume the NBA final series at Boston’s Garden after the Celtics won the opener. Auerbach cautions players against a repeat of last year’s series swing, while the Hawks seek to rebound from a tiring Los Angeles run and even the series.

Boston UPI Boston Celtics St. Louis Hawks the Garden Celtics Celts Hawks Lightning Red Auerbach

Baseball Scoring Recap From A Game

In the seventh inning Dendy pitched as a runner in the seventh, Haney hit in the seventh. Thompson Dooley Palmer hit home runs. Weeks Noreiga had triples. Dujandovic stole bases. Dendy passed balls. Deak Haney wild pitches. Weichmaier Dendy Deak Peterson Haney Beavers Thompson Dooley committed errors. Deak Palmer pitched and Deak was used as a pitcher.

LU Oluulsugil Scottsdale Pete Dooley Titan Southpaw Gary Deak Deak Beaver Jim Palmer Palmer Dendy Haney Thompson Dooley Weeks Noreiga Dujandovic Weichmaier Peterson Beavers Arcadia Harbi Turner Weidhmaier Reese Th Aeeese Dendy Vet Tsleste Temple Ase Eenee Cf Propstra Sa Ueee Peterson Lf Haney Cee Serene Henze Wobevace Weeks Otal Scottsdale Beavers Atwood Ween Ee Thompson If Urie If Kleinman Ib Tae Ee

Phoenix Union Sets State Record in Relay

The Phoenix Union half mile relay team set a new state mark Tuesday during a dual meet with Carl Hayden.

P.U Mark Phoenix UPI Phoenix Union Carl Hayden

Jockey Roy Gilbert Dies After Racing Accident

Roy Gilbert, 22, an apprentice jockey from London Kentucky, died from a skull fracture after a spill at Aqueduct while riding Plenty Papaya in the fourth race. Gilbert had promised to become a great jockey four years earlier and had risen to prominence with 81 wins in the previous season.

Roy Gilbert Woody Stephens New York Aqueduct Gilbert Plenty Papaya Roy Physician’s Hospital London Sunshine Park Florida Jockey World Merry Ruler

Owens Hopes Phils Sell Him

Jim Owens, a hard throwing and fiery pitcher, says he prefers throwing balls to selling them and wants to be traded from the Philadelphia Phillies. He has been working in a Midland, Pennsylvania sporting goods store after leaving the Phillies’ Clearwater camp on March 10 following a reported incident and a $250 fine.

Pittsburgh UPI Jim Owens Philadelphia Phillies Owens Midland Philadelphia Phils The Clearwater Fla John Quinn Quinn Phillies

Cubs Rally Past Angels for Cactus League Title

The Chicago Cubs scored three unearned runs in the ninth inning to beat the Los Angeles Angels 4 3 and win the Cactus League championship.

Mesa UPI Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Angels

Giants Reds discuss multi player trade centered on Blasingame

In Tampa, the Reds and Giants surfaced a possible multi player deal involving Giants second baseman Jon Blasingame. Reds GM William DeWitt spoke with Giants VP Charles Freeney as he sought to shore up the team’s weak middle defense lacking Roy McMillan who had moved to Milwaukee. The Giants reportedly sought a relief pitcher such as Jim Brosnan Bill Henry or Marshall Bridges.

Tampa, Fla Blasingame Roy McMillan Milwaukee Giants Jim Brosnan Bill Henry Marshall Bridges

Devil Golfers Win Four Way Match

Arizona State University golf team remained undefeated in 25 matches by winning a four way meet in Scottsdale with a 372 team total. New Mexico State placed second at 390, Luke Air Force Base totaled 401, and Wyoming finished with 403.

Scottsdale Arizona State University New Mexico State Luke Air Force Base Wyoming

Chicago Black Hawks reach Stanley Cup finals with shutout win

Chicago beat the Montreal Canadiens 3 0 to sweep the best of seven semifinal series. Red Hay Bobby Hull and Erik Nesternko scored in the second period as Rudy Pilous praised the team for its best performance of the series. Detroit looms with Gordie Howe as a key rival.

Chicago UPI Chicago Black Hawks Rudy Pilous Black Hawks Glenn Hall Montreal Canadiens Montreal Red Hay Bobby Hall Erick Nesternko Pilous Detroit Toronto National Hockey League Andy Detroit Gordie Howe

HoHoKam League Seeks Players and Sponsors

Area boys and parents are invited to an ice cream social and registration Friday at 7 p.m. in the HoHoKam School cafetorium. The HoHoKam League seeks sponsors for 12 teams and asks interested people to contact William Little, president, at WH 69324 or 8601 E Hubbell. Boundaries run from McDowell to Thomas and Hayden to Pima. Boys should bring proof of age and $2 for insurance.

HoHoKam William Little E. Hubbell McDowell Road Thomas Hayden Road Pima

Lindy McDaniel Cements Card Reliever Role For Opener

Solly Hemus names Lindy McDaniel as the Cardinals finish spring as their top relief option. McDaniel showed strong form with 13 spring innings and one earned run, while Ernie Broglio is set to start opening day. Other exhibitions featured Ray Herbert starting for the Athletics and Craig, Bruce delivering solid outings for the Dodgers and Tigers respectively.

United Press International _ Soilly Hemus St. Louis Cardinals Solly Lindy McDaniel McDaniel Cardinals New York Yankees Lindy St. Louis Ernie Broglio Broglio Ray Herbert Joe Gordon Kansas City Athletics Baltimore Orioles Herbert Roger Craig Los Angeles Dodgers Bob Bruce Detroit Tigers Craig Dodgers Cleveland Indians Bruce Tigers Pittsburgh Pirates Washington Senators Chicago White Sox Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Angels Minnesota Twins Milwaukee Braves Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia

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